The scientific and scientific-organizational activities of the Institute of Biophysics in 2022 were displayed at the exhibition of scientific achievements organized by the Division of Physical-Mathematical and Technical Sciences (FRTEB)

On January 18, a mobile session dedicated to the discussion of the annual report for 2022 was held within the framework of the Division of Physics, Mathematics, and Technical Sciences (FRTEB) of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS).

At the event, which took place at the Institute of Information Technologies, an exhibition showcasing the achievements of the scientific institutions within FRTEB was held. The scientific achievements of the Institute of Biophysics for 2022 were also displayed at the exhibition.

In 2022, the Institute of Biophysics conducted research in the field of "Physical and Chemical Foundations of Biological Systems," involving 1 problem, 2 topics, and 5 projects. As a result of the scientific research carried out, 6 important scientific outcomes were achieved.

Out of 61 employees at the Institute, 24 are scientific workers, including 4 doctors of science, 2 of whom are Corresponding Members of the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, and 6 PhD holders. The Institute has 3 PhD students, 4 candidates for doctoral degrees, and 9 master's students.

In the reporting year, 13 articles were published, 8 of which were published abroad, 19 abstracts, 10 of which were published abroad, and 2 scientific-popular publications. Five of the articles were published in international journals indexed in the "Web of Science" and "Scopus" databases with high impact factors. The publications by the Institute's scientists received 281 citations.

In 2022, in collaboration with scientists from Turkey, the National Oncology Center, and Baku State University, the mechanism of the anticancer effect of the EQRPR pentapeptide was provided using molecular docking methods. It was shown that this peptide can block two different proteins responsible for cancer development. The pharmacological properties of the EQRPR peptide were also evaluated. The results of this study were published in the journal "Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics" with an impact factor of 5.235.

Additionally, joint research with specialists from the University of Montpellier (France) showed that isoforms have fewer signal peptides, transmembrane regions, and tandem repeats compared to canonical proteins, which can change their function or cellular localization. Furthermore, it was found that canonical proteins are more prone to degradation compared to isoforms. The results of these joint studies were published in the journal "Biomolecules" with an impact factor of 6.064.

In the reporting year, the Institute of Biophysics organized 3 international scientific seminars, where experts from Turkey, France, and Italy presented their work. Scientific research continued under 2 international joint and 1 local grant projects, while 1 local project was completed. Furthermore, work was carried out to train qualified personnel, promote science among schoolchildren, and involve talented youth in scientific activities.

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